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**Shas** · 04-11-2012, 02:00 PM

Steelers re-sign Jerricho Cotchery to a two year deal.

**Shas** · 04-11-2012, 02:02 PM

Also, old friend Justin Bannan headed back to Denver. Had been there two years ago after leaving the Ravens, but hooked on with the Rams last season.

**Lime in the Coconut** · 04-11-2012, 02:13 PM

Adam Schefter additionally reporting Bengals working on a trade that would send OLB Keith Rivers to the Giants

**Shas** · 04-11-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Lime in the Coconut

Adam Schefter additionally reporting Bengals working on a trade that would send OLB Keith Rivers to the Giants

His teeth, however, will remain in Cincinnati.

**madmikey** · 04-11-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Shas

Steelers re-sign Jerricho Cotchery to a two year deal.

Good signing. He was pretty solid last year. Not the fastest guy in the world, but he catches anything thrown near him. He's good enough to be a number 3, but will likely be a 4.

**The Excellector** · 04-11-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Shas

His teeth, however, will remain in Cincinnati.

I'll never forget that hit that Ward put on him.

**JAB1985** · 04-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lime in the Coconut

Adam Schefter additionally reporting Bengals working on a trade that would send OLB Keith Rivers to the Giants

Kind of surprising, young and overall has played pretty well when healthy. I guess theyre considering the him a bust at this point?

**The Excellector** · 04-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Terrance Newman going to the Bengals is good news for every vertical threat in the AFC North, just another over-hyped Dallas Cowboy.

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-11-2012, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

Kind of surprising, young and overall has played pretty well when healthy. I guess theyre considering the him a bust at this point?

Good move for the Gmen; gives them a little bit of veteran presence at the LB position

**wickedsolo** · 04-11-2012, 04:12 PM

Giants got him for a 5th rounder.

If he could stay healthy, he'd be a damn good player.

**wickedsolo** · 04-11-2012, 04:12 PM

Cowboys are also supposedly shopping Felix Jones.

**bmorecareful** · 04-11-2012, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Cowboys are also supposedly shopping Felix Jones.

I like Felix Jones as a player, and at first blush I would be interested in the prospect of adding him for a 4th or 5th, but he's an FA after 2012. I don't think I like him as a one-year rental.

I dunno. If we were to acquire him, he would be Ray Rice insurance and leverage--he's as good in the receiving game as Rice and a talented runner. I think he would fit our scheme well. I liked him a lot as a prospect, maybe that's coloring my perception.

**wickedsolo** · 04-11-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by bmorecareful

I like Felix Jones as a player, and at first blush I would be interested in the prospect of adding him for a 4th or 5th, but he's an FA after 2012. I don't think I like him as a one-year rental.

I dunno. If we were to acquire him, he would be Ray Rice insurance and leverage--he's as good in the receiving game as Rice and a talented runner. I think he would fit our scheme well. I liked him a lot as a prospect, maybe that's coloring my perception.

I don't see Jones as anything more than a complementary back. He doesn't run between the tackles well, he goes down with the first hit, and he's not a patient runner at all. Plus, the dude is always hurt.

Now, Jon Stewart would be someone I'd be interested in for a 4th or 5th round pick.

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-11-2012, 07:52 PM

What's the story on Mike Wallace? the silence is deafening.

I heard him on SiriusNFL a few weeks ago and he was not shy about talking about how he wanted to get PAID. His demands mayve turned some clubs off, aside from the first round pick. He says he won't sign his tender but it's hard to believe he's dumb enough to sit out.

**bmorecareful** · 04-11-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

What's the story on Mike Wallace? the silence is deafening.

I heard him on SiriusNFL a few weeks ago and he was not shy about talking about how he wanted to get PAID. His demands mayve turned some clubs off, aside from the first round pick. He says he won't sign his tender but it's hard to believe he's dumb enough to sit out.

Apparently he wants Larry Fitzgerald/Calvin Johnson type money. He won't get it. Unless he lowers his demands, I see him playing for Pittsburgh in 2012, then trying the market again next year, and again being disappointed.

The bottom line is that I do not see him playing anywhere but Pittsburgh in 2012. Their smart FO makes another good call and gets rewarded.

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-11-2012, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by bmorecareful

Apparently he wants Larry Fitzgerald/Calvin Johnson type money. He won't get it. Unless he lowers his demands, I see him playing for Pittsburgh in 2012, then trying the market again next year, and again being disappointed.

The bottom line is that I do not see him playing anywhere but Pittsburgh in 2012. Their smart FO makes another good call and gets rewarded.

He would still make sense for a team with a need, cap room, and a lower 1st round pick. If he was out there talking about how he wants to win and contribute instead of how much money he wants, he might get some interest.

**wickedsolo** · 04-12-2012, 07:23 AM

Rams sign DT Trevor Laws.

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-12-2012, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

Also, old friend Justin Bannan headed back to Denver. Had been there two years ago after leaving the Ravens, but hooked on with the Rams last season.

I thought the Panther should've brought him in, as badly as their run D was last year. Would've given them some depth even if they draft a DT. Glad to see he's still sticking somewhere

**GOTA** · 04-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

What's the story on Mike Wallace? the silence is deafening.

I heard him on SiriusNFL a few weeks ago and he was not shy about talking about how he wanted to get PAID. His demands mayve turned some clubs off, aside from the first round pick. He says he won't sign his tender but it's hard to believe he's dumb enough to sit out.

He sounds pretty dumb. Makes you wonder if the Steelers will even want to keep him next year. Guys like that often because big headaches in the future.

**madmikey** · 04-12-2012, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

He sounds pretty dumb. Makes you wonder if the Steelers will even want to keep him next year. Guys like that often because big headaches in the future.

He's trying to force a trade. He has almost no leverage though and unless another team really steps up it won't happen. The Steelers won't let him walk for a 3rd round pick or worse. Wallace could do what Jackson did last year and hold out, but he doesn't have Jackson's track record so it would be risky - Wallace would ultimately be hurting his own value (and get paid next to nothing this year).

I see him playing for the Steelers this year and walking next. The Steelers will likely retain Brown instead.